Things To Do in New York in March

Best March New York City Activities

The best Things To Do in New York in March range from huge March Madness and St. Patrick’s Day parties, to the more low key Orchid and Flower Shows. March is a great designer sample sale month and most of the sightseeing passes, tours and attractions still have last year’s pricing.

Catch March Madness

Between St. Patrick’s Day and March Madness, March is a HUGE party month in NYC! The bars are packed and the TV’s are full time on college basketball March 17 – April 8, 2019 with St. Paddy’s Day falling right in the middle on the 17th.

If you can’t make it live, there’s nothing like a great NYC sports bar to join the fun and catch all the action. Some huge spaces to try: Ainsworth (Chelsea or Union Square), 40/40 Club, Sidebar, AOA Bar & Grill and Tonic East.

Check the NYC Insider Guide March Events Calendar

Check out all our cool March NYC events: St. Patrick’s Day, Bryan Cranston on Broadway, Elton John Farewell Tour, Orchid Show at the New York Botanical Garden, Easter, Pro Basketball, Hockey and Soccer and so much more.

Buy Your New York Pass

Towards the end of March is the time of year when all the NY Passes have figured out the new attraction and tour prices for the year – and that is when they will announce their price increases. So buy your NY Pass (all are good for a year from purchase) while they still have last year’s pricing!!!

Classic Harbor Line Boat Cruises

Sail Manhattan on one of three classic yachts — the Schooner Adirondack and the Schooner America 2.0 (sailboats), and the Luxury Yacht Manhattan or Manhattan II ( motorized yacht) on an amazing variety of cruises.

A Night at the Museum

Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.

Fun Things to do in New York in Winter

There are so many things to do in New York in Winter, making it one of the BEST times to visit NYC. Yes, the weather can be cold and wet, so it is a risk. However, there are two huge payoffs, depending on a pre-or post holidays visit. Some of our favorite picks are:

Make Your Spa Week Reservations

Reservations open March 18th

From April 15-21, 2019, hundreds of top spas around the city offer treatments for $50. Facials, massages, laser hair removal and more. My favorite spa is Great Jones (photo), because of their amazing water lounge, steam and sauna, however, they no longer have the best spa week deals. Another great spa that partakes in Spa Week is Elizabeth Arden.

March Weather in New York

As the saying goes, March tends to be “in like a lion, out like a lamb,” though that has not been true in recent years. March can bring anything from blizzards to 60+ degree days and is likely one of the most unpredictable months of the year. Generally speaking, it is on the colder side and more winter than anything else, with little variation from day to night.

Historical March high/low temperatures are 48/34 (F) and 8/1(C). It is best to pack hats, scarves, gloves, waterproof shoes/boots, sweaters, coats, umbrellas; or be ready to buy them fairly cheaply on the street.

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Sightsee from the Sky

Top of the Rock, Empire State Building or One World Observatory? Which is best and, if we have to choose, which should we visit? There is no easy answer, but here are some facts to help guide your choice.

Empire State Building - (86 and 102 floors) Best for patient movie and history buffs who need to check it off their bucket list

Top of the Rock - (67-70 floors) Best for sweeping 360° vista views, including of the Empire State Building and Central Park. Shorter lines and cheaper than the ESB.

One World Observatory - (100-102 floors) Best for those who want to be first. Newest, most modern and high tech, with phenomenal views

Skip The Line: Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

The Guggenheim: Skip The Line

Things to do in New York with Kids

One of the best parts of NYC is that what is fun for kids is usually just as much fun for adults. If you are joining us in NYC for a family vacation, then please read all about our local kid's favorites, along with special tips just for visitors.

Broadway and Off Broadway Shows for Kids - choose a dream show, like Aladdin, Wicked or Lion King, see the latest Kids shows, or save BIG and entertain kids and little ones under 4 with an awesome Off Broadway Show

A Night at the Museum

Just a few times per year, the Museum of Natural History lets you sleep over!!!! And yes, it's just like the movie! Evening and morning snacks, cots to sleep on, a flashlight fossil fact-finding mission, live animals, private museum tours and more.

New York City Nightlife

How do you make the most of your time in the city that never sleeps?? Some of the best 'only in NYC' nightlife experiences include skyline views, dinner cruises, Museums and attractions open late til 2am, rooftops, night tours, comedy clubs and more. Some of our top NYC Nightlife picks:

Romantic Things to Do in NYC

There are tons of things to do on your romantic New York City vacation. Attractions open late with skyline views, Central Park Tours, VIP Experiences, a helicopter ride. Some of the most popular romantic ways to see NYC include:

NYC Dinner & Skyline Cruise

Explore and Indulge Like a Real NYC Foodie

There is no shortage of pizza, bagels, street vendors, cupcakes, craft beer and cocktails, rooftops and mini food parks to explore and so many more food choices in the five boroughs, along with wonderful guides who can't wait to show you them all!!!!

A Slice of Brooklyn Chocolate Tour - Explore and sample the world of fine Brooklyn Chocolatiers from Valentino Pier to Cobble Hill, Red Hook to Carroll Gardens and beyond.

Spot Celebrities in NYC

Where to find celebrities in NYC or which celebrities are living in NYC today are common questions by all, but celebrity sightings in NYC are way easier than you may think and happen all the time. You will, of course, see them on the subway, in Central Park, at the gym, in restaurants, at all the current hotspots, at shows and more. But here are some unique ways to see celebrities all over the city.

Get Out of NYC for a Day

NYC is within 3 hours of so many other cities and areas you can visit for just one day: Washington DC, Boston, Philadelphia, Niagara Falls, the Hamptons, Woodbury Common Shopping Outlets and more quite easily. Top choices for 1-day Out of Town:

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